Hong Kong, Oct 21, 2026 (AFP) - Asian stocks rally as tech firms enjoy bounce ahead of key earnings

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2026-10-21

Asian markets rallied Wednesday as tech firms enjoyed a much-needed rebound, with investors taking heart from upbeat earnings that lifted sentiment ahead of a crucial reporting season. Seoul and Tokyo were the headliners again as chipmakers and other key players in the AI buildout boom chalked up healthy gains, following a torrid few weeks fuelled by concerns about profitability and debt financing. South Korea's SK hynix and Samsung both surged a......

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